33741 Specialist Engineer

I am actively recruiting on behalf of an industry leading automotive client who are looking to recruit a Motorsport Technical Manager to lead an exciting new project with their Special Vehicles team.

The project is focused on creating a track version of a road based production vehicle that will compete in a FIA approved championship at various locations around the globe. They are looking for an individual to lead the development team responsible for taking this vehicle from initial concept into race series production. Further to this, they will then be involved in the running of the team in the race series. The successful candidate will have overall vision for the car and the framework under which it will compete internationally. As the key decision maker for the race series and an ambassador for the series, they will be expected to interact with the wider SVO team to aid future model development.

3 High drive, self motivated, able to work under pressure to tight deadlines

The experience the ideal candidate will posses is a proven history of successful race engineering leadership, vision and delivery, as well as knowledge of FIA regulations and previous involvement with writing of regulations. Design experience in all race commodities and a network of race commodity engineering partners would be ideal. Characteristically, the engineer will have high drive, self motivation and be able to work under pressure as well as commitment and flexibility. Dedication and single mindedness in pursuit of the team goal would be of high importance to the role in order to maximize the potential for success. The ability to lead and influence and manage a team is integral.

The engineer should be aware that there will be a demand for full involvement in any interactions with; FIA regulatory bodies, relevant design teams, company SVO engineering teams, relevant build teams as well as the press and public.

The choice candidate should be in possession of the key skills required by the role and should show evidence of the required experience listed above.